905bhp, German Autobahn’s and the Alps, it’s not going to be hard to explore everything the new Lotus GT car, the Emeya has to offer. As a serial Lotus owner of several decades it is however going to be hard to assess the car when comparing it to Lotus royalty such as the Elise, the Esprit and the Evora. I’ve owned several models of each, and all of which were orders of magnitude lighter than the 2,550kg Emeya and in the case of the Elise, didn’t even have electric windows, let alone more processing power than a small sovereign state ..read more

Lotus has won two Red Dot Awards in Product Design for its next-generation hyper electric vehicles – Eletre, its hyper-SUV, as well as Emeya, its hyper-GT.   The annual Red Dot Awards: Product Design is globally recognised as one of the biggest creative competitions in the world. The award celebrates outstanding design quality based on four core principles including aesthetically pleasing, functional, smart and innovative. Both cars were highly praised by a jury of 39 leading design experts for bringing Lotus’ rich 76-year heritage in British sportscars design and engineering to new ..read more

We’re back with a bang! After a break from Picture of the Month, we’re excited to share a breathtaking image you can download and enjoy on your devices. This stunning Lotus Emeya R is the first of our new Lotus lifestyle car adventures. Captured yesterday morning in Austria, the car basks in the crisp, golden light of the early Alpine sunrise. Please feel free to download for your desktop/laptop/tablet or mobile. Click the image to show full size then download to your device ..read more

Multiple Lotus Cup Europe champions, Bence Balogh and Tamas Vizin got their seasons underway with a win a piece. The FIA International Series’ 2024 championship kicked off with a welcome return at the ADAC Hockenheim Historic – Jim Clark Revival meeting. One of the key events on the Lotus enthusiast’s calendar, it attracted over 33,000 visitors to the German Grand Prix venue. On the track, Hungary’s Vizin qualified on pole ahead of German Rainer Börgens, Luxembourg’s Paul Maréchal and Sweden’s Daniel Palma, making the front two rows exclusively Exige V6 Cup R’s. Four time LCE Champion Bence ..read more

Bishop Stortford’s Hilton & Moss, a name synonymous with classic & modern Lotus cars, is taking the wheel in 2024 with their very own Emira GT4 race car. Get ready for a blast from the past with a modern twist. Their livery is a stunning tribute to the legendary green and yellow of the 1967 Lotus 49 (chassis R3), featuring the Emira’s Verdant Green for a fresh take. Behind the wheel will be William Garrett, a driver with a lifelong love for sports cars, though new to the world of competitive motorsport. He’ll be leading the charge initially, with the possibility of guest drivers joinin ..read more

Lotus today announced a bespoke service – Lotus Chapman Bespoke – following popular demand around the world.  The service will provide customers with the capability to customise their Lotus products, from custom badges and trims to complete one-off personalisation of an entire vehicle.  Lotus Chapman Bespoke will launch first in China, then roll out around the world  Lotus Chapman Bespoke carries the name of our founders, Colin & Hazel Chapman; the highest accolade for this most prestigious initiative  Three main services are available; tailor made, collection, and one ..read more

LEGENDARY FIRST-EVER FORMULA 1 LOTUS TO STAR AT THE BONHAMS|CARS MONACO SALE Sale Preview 1957-58 Lotus-Climax Type 12 chassis ‘353’, estimate €290,000 – 390,000. Pictured at Goodwood Motor Circuit in Chichester, West Sussex.  One of the most historically significant of all British Formula 1 Grand Prix cars will be offered at The Bonhams|Cars Monaco Sale, ‘Les Grandes Marques à Monaco’, on 10 May. The 1957-58 Lotus-Climax Type 12 chassis ‘353’, estimated at €290,000 – 390,000, is an historic landmark car in Formula 1 World Championship racing history since it is both the seven-times titl ..read more

Lotus has revealed the UK and EU pricing and further details of its first electric hyper-GT, Emeya. It has also launched the configurator for the car online, for customers to design and personalise their vehicle ahead of placing their order. An unrivalled GT package with world-class performance, handling, range, charging, cabin space and boot space  A new benchmark in electric vehicle (EV) performance and usability  Three models available, with prices starting from £94,950 / €106,400  Customers in the EU can now order their vehicles. For more information on this and to configur ..read more

H.R. Owen is thrilled to welcome Lotus to its line-up of the world’s most iconic luxury and performance car brands. This partnership marks a significant milestone, as H.R. Owen becomes the newest retailer for Lotus in the UK, introducing groundbreaking models like Evija, Emira, Eletre and the newly unveiled Emeya, to its discerning clientele. H.R. Owen has a rich history of more than 90 years in luxury car sales and servicing, operating prestigious dealerships like Jack Barclay Bentley in Mayfair and the only Bugatti Service Partner of Excellence in the UK. The Group has built a ..read more

The Lotus Emeya hyper-GT completed the final stage of a rigorous global test and development programme in one of the world’s harshest environments. New Lotus Emeya has completed an extensive three-year test and development programme across 15 countries and two continents Cold-weather validation programme in the Arctic Circle confirms Emeya can perform in the harshest conditions, including in temperatures as low as -40 degrees Celsius Rigorous tuning and testing process ensures Emeya drives like a true Lotus – engaging and desirable, with safe handling so customers can maximise dynamic perform ..read more